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Form of workSVA is looking for a Supervisor to join our growing Tax team in our Madison, WI location. This is the opportunity you have been looking for! In this role, you will develop your skills across industries, find your passion and the perfect fit. You will benefit from continuous learning through client-facing interactions and develop an in-depth understanding of how accounting impacts the business world. Collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals and enhance your career with personalized development and mentoring opportunities. Demonstrate your expertise and evolving leadership skills, while building your career in an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! SVA + You. Together, We Serve. People. Better.
Overview
The Tax Supervisor is responsible for larger, more complex engagements and may oversee two or more engagements simultaneously. They have demonstrated an ability to assume full responsibility for directing engagements and special assignments. They review tax returns for accuracy and completeness. They follow the progress of the engagement and help resolve accounting and tax matters as they arise.
40-50% Client Work
- Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, job planning and scheduling with the manager or principal.
- Lead and complete all aspects of assigned returns and tax planning.
- Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.
- Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55-60 hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
- All other duties as assigned.
40-50% Supervision and Leadership
- Assign work to staff members on the basis of staff’s knowledge and capabilities.
- Participate in the training of staff members; offer guidance, direction, and constructive feedback in accordance with tax law and firm procedures.
- Conduct meaningful and effective staff reviews on a timely basis.
- Lead team projects that require input and participation from multiple staff members.
- Leverage diversity and inclusion on the team, by considering each person’s unique background, capabilities, and contributions. Encourage involvement and participation by all team members.
10% Professional and Personal Development
- Work with mentor to develop career path.
- Continuously broaden involvement with outside associations to promote SVA.
- Seek out and participate in SVA and community events, professional, civic or charitable organizations.
- Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
- Refine supervisory skills.
- Educate and train others on business and client processes.
- Serve as a mentor to one or more interns, staff accountants, and/or senior staff accountants.
- Be regarded as a leader in the group, displaying active, positive participation in group meetings.
- Develop and deliver training, presentations, articles for internal and/or external audiences.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in public accounting required.
Professional Certification: CPA, EA, or equivalent certification required.
Apply Today!
Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement. We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!
SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute.
SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..
